Multiplication Sign

A symbol from the Math Symbols collection. Click the symbol or the button below to copy.

Symbol: ×
Unicode: U+00D7
HTML entity: ×
Category: Math Symbols

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3 of 58 in the math symbols collection

About the multiplication sign symbol

Commonly known as the multiplication sign, this symbol represents the mathematical operation of scaling one number by another. It is typically pronounced as times or multiplied by when reading arithmetic expressions. While it resides within the Latin 1 Supplement block and is technically categorized as an uppercase letter for character properties, its design is distinct from the lowercase letter x, featuring a symmetrical cross shape that remains centered on the text line.

In practical writing, this character serves as a standard operator in basic math and algebra. Beyond arithmetic, it frequently appears in physical dimensions to indicate size, such as describing a room as 10×12 feet or a photograph as 4×6 inches. It is also used in biological typography to denote hybrid species and in social media or gaming titles to indicate a crossover or collaboration between two different brands or creators.

How to type Multiplication Sign

Native keyboard shortcuts for each operating system — derived from the codepoint, so the steps below are always accurate.

Windows

2 options

Hold Alt and type 0215 on the numeric keypad, then release Alt.
Or, in Word: type 00D7 then press Alt + X.

Numeric keypad required (laptops: enable Num Lock or use Fn).

macOS

2 options

Enable “Unicode Hex Input” in System Settings → Keyboard, then hold Option and type 00D7.
Or: Control + Command + Space opens the Character Viewer — search by name.